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Dusty May on Spurs-OKC, Michigan & the NBA Draft + Bryce Simon on Cavs-Knicks & Detroit’s disaster | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 18, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by NCAA Champion Michigan’s head coach Dusty May and Motor City Hoops’ Bryce Simon to discuss the NBA Playoffs and look ahead to the NBA Draft.
KOC and Bryce discuss the Detroit Pistons’ Game 7 collapse and what Detroit could’ve done differently this season. Then, they look into prospects projected in the 20-30s range Detroit could consider in the Draft.
Then, Dusty May and KOC break down the top prospects coming from the championship Michigan squad. Also, they preview the epic Thunder-Spurs Western Conference Finals series.
(1:00) Detroit eliminated from Playoffs
(20:37) Pelicans hire Jamahl Mosley
(22:51) Eastern Conference Finals preview
(36:35) Draft prospects in the 20-30s
(43:08) Dusty May on Yaxel Lendeborg
(55:03) Dusty May on Aday Mara
(1:01:25) Dusty May on Morez Johnson
(1:07:49) Underrated NBA Draft prospects
(1:11:33) Western Conference Finals preview

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NBA Playoff Round Two reactions + WNBA check-ins May 15, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second round playoff action!
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively. The guys discuss what happened in Game 5, what they'll be looking for in Game 6 and 7 (if needed), and give early thoughts on Spurs-Thunder and Cavs-Knicks just in case the Conference Finals start before Tuesday.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the Dallas Wings' tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the ensuing postgame presser from Wings head coach Jose Fernandez, and the early returns (and growth areas) for the Wings' defense. They also check in on the Los Angeles Sparks, salute the currently-undefeated Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, and share the games they're most excited about heading into the weekend.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com
(1:53) Cavaliers-Pistons
(16:40) Early Cavaliers-Knicks questions
(21:08) Spurs-Timberwolves
(31:42) Early Spurs-Thunder questions
(36:28) Giannis trade candidates
(53:33) Dallas Wings
(1:08:27) Los Angeles Sparks
(1:15:44) Chicago Sky
(1:23:34) Atlanta Dream
(1:28:47) Games of the week(end)

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Cavs lock down Cade in OT win, Wemby wows in the West + NBA news & Draft Combine check-in | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 14, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the Cavaliers’ wild overtime win over the Pistons and how Detroit’s offense fell apart under Cleveland's defensive pressure. They also dive into Victor Wembanyama’s incredible Playoff performance and debate if Minnesota has any hope left in their series.

Kevin and Tom offer their opinions on Daryl Morey being fired as the 76ers GM and spotlight rising NBA Draft prospects from the Combine, including Cameron Carr, Aday Mara & more.

(1:09) Cavs take series lead vs. Pistons in OT win

(22:44) Wolves have no answer for Wemby

(36:53) 76ers fire GM Daryl Morey

(48:02) 3-2-1 Draft Lottery update

(50:52) Draft Combine check-in

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Is LeBron a Hall of Famer 4x over? Spurs stifle Wolves & Daryl Morey out for 76ers | The Big Number May 13, 2026

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down LeBron James’ insane Hall of Fame resume, and make the jaw-dropping claim that LeBron could have FOUR separate Hall of Fame careers across Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles.
Later, Dan talks Victor Wembanyama’s dominant series performance with the Spurs against the Timberwolves, Julius Randle’s postseason struggles and Dylan Harper’s early returns as a rookie.
The pair also examines the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office shakeup with Daryl Morey’s exit and break down what it signals for Joel Embiid, Paul George and the future of the franchise.

(2:50) LeBron's Hall of Fame careers

(27:30) Victor Wembanyama's defense

(34:30) Julius Randle's Playoff struggles

(40:35) Dylan Harper's Playoff rise

(48:22) Daryl Morey out in Philly

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Early favorites + dark horses for 2026 WNBA awards | The Dunker Spot May 13, 2026

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We have a special bonus episode of The Dunker Spot!

In honor of the WNBA season kicking off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early WNBA award candidates. The duo breaks down who their undisputed number one MVP candidates are. Will Aja Wilson continue her MVP run? They give their insight.

Next, they give their early favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, and Nekias explains why guards and wings matter. Who are their dark horse selections? The answers may surprise you.

Later, they share why Olivia Miles and Flau’jae Johnson have stepped up as their favorites for Rookie of the Year candidates, share their dark horse candidates for Sixth Player of the Year, and which players are taking All-Star leaps for their Most Improved Player candidates. Plus, will Becky Hammon be named Coach of the Year?

All that and more!

1:55 MVP candidates
19:03 Defensive Player of the Year candidates
25:25 Rookie of the Year candidates
35:20 Sixth Player of the Year candidates
41:20 Most Improved Player candidates
46:46 Coach of the Year candidates

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NBA Playoff semifinal update, Wizards lottery win & Darryn Peterson’s creatine story explained with Andrew Sharp & Dr. Brian Sutterer | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 12, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the wild NBA Playoffs with Andrew Sharp, including the Thunder’s sweep of the Lakers and LeBron’s uncertain future in LA. The duo examines tough off-season questions for the Lakers, what’s next for the Sixers front office and expectations for the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Andrew shares his unfiltered perspective as a Wizards fan after Washington lands the No. 1 overall pick and Kevin gets Andrew’s take on this year’s top NBA prospects.

Later, Dr. Brian Sutterer joins to give critical insights on the Darryn Peterson creatine controversy and the true cause of his cramping issues.

(1:24) Thunder sweep Lakers in West semis

(10:59) What's next for Lakers?

(22:39) Minnesota @ San Antonio Game 5 preview

(32:14) Cavaliers even series with Pistons 2-2

(44:30) Knicks sweep 76ers in East semis

(52:52) Wizards earn #1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

(1:)3:19) Dr. Brian Sutterer talks Darryn Peterson's cramps

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NBA Playoff round two reactions + WNBA opening weekend takeaways | The Dunker Spot May 12, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second-round playoff action!
They salute the Thunder and Knicks for their sweeps of the Lakers and Sixers, respectively, then dig into what comes next for LeBron's future and the Sixers as a whole. They also react to both Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs being tied at 2-2, and discuss the important battlegrounds heading into each best-of-three sprint.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to react to the opening slate of regular-season hoops! They bounce around the league with their early observations, highlighting the schemes and player performances that caught their eye from the weekend.
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1:11 Lakers-Thunder
16:14 Cavaliers-Pistons
29:34 Knicks-Sixers
40:14 Spurs-Timberwolves
46:36 WNBA opening weekend takeaways

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Chad Ford x KOC: Big NBA Draft questions, potential risers & the trade landscape | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 11, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Chad Ford to answer the biggest questions about the NBA Draft now that the Draft Lottery results have been revealed.
Is AJ Dybantsa a lock for number 1? What will the Los Angeles Clippers do now with the 5th pick? Chad shares which players could fly up Draft boards and which teams might trade up to get them. Plus, Ford shares his experiences since leaving the NBA mediasphere.
(1:27) AJ Dybantsa a lock for #1?
(8:05) Options for Jazz #2 pick
(16:10) What teams will move up?
(27:28) Will the Clippers rebuild?
(30:20) How will guards be valued in this Draft?
(43:11) Are the Pacers actually just fine?
(48:46) Joe Dumars on the hot seat?
(54:08) Will Grizzlies move on from Ja?
(59:02) Is Chicago’s #4 pick cursed?
(1:03:29) Which players’ stock will rise?
(1:08:48) Chad’s experiences as Draft analyst
(1:17:21) Chad talks life after NBA

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NBA Draft Lottery reaction: Wizards win it! Jazz move up! Poor Pacers! + KOC’s mock draft 1.0 | The Kevin O'Connor Show May 10, 2026

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Kevin O’Connor reveals his latest mock draft following the results of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
(0:31) Draft Lottery winners & losers
(4:19) Picks 1-10
(19:00) Picks 11-20
(21:30) Picks 21-30

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NBA Playoff round two reactions + WNBA retooling, rebuilding, expansion teams preview May 08, 2026

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second-round playoff action!
They react to the first two games of the Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder series, sharing their key takeaways and potential pivot points as those series shift to Cleveland and Los Angeles, respectively. Then, the guys react to the Game 2 victories of the Knicks (over the Sixers) and Spurs (over the Wolves) and discuss what we may see in Philadelphia and Minnesota, respectively.
From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to finish off the preview of the upcoming season! After discussing their top contenders on Tuesday, they shift to the retooling, rebuilding, and expansion teams hitting the scene. They highlight the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discuss potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
1:27 Cavaliers-Pistons
20:01 Lakers-Thunder
30:56 Knicks-Sixers
39:48 Spurs-Timberwolves
50:04 Dallas Wings
59:36 Chicago Sky
01:05:13 Golden State Valkyries
01:12:03 Seattle Storm
01:17:51 Connecticut Sun
01:22:04 Washington Mystics
01:26: 13 Toronto Tempo + Portland Fire

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